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Measuring network latency to AWS Region before deployment

calendar_today August 4, 2026 person Chris Mahanna domain aws-waf

The problem: choosing the right Region when geography gets complicated Considering network latency before deployment, many teams follow a basic rule: pick the AWS Region closest to their users. But real-world constraints can make this decision more complex than it appears. It may require actual latency measurement rather than geographic assumptions.

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